What's it like to be a scientist?

Six scientists share their thoughts on science, school and cheese

When you think of scientists, what are the images that come to
mind? If you have never met a scientist or visited a laboratory, it
can be hard to get away from the stereotypes we see in films and on
TV.

What are they really like? For many people, scientists seem
scarily clever. In fact most scientists are pretty regular people.
They have different personalities and outlooks on their life and
work. But they don't often get the opportunity to talk about
them.

Professor Stephen Curry interviewed six scientists who are at
different stages of their careers. They were kind enough to share
their stories of how they got into science and to talk about why
they like doing it and what they think it takes to be a good
scientist. Most importantly of all, they reveal their favourite
type of cheese.

As you will see, these scientists are thoughtful, funny and
enthusiastic people who, like Stephen, would like to invite you
into the world of science to have a look around.